Episcopal Charities

02/06/2017

Have you heard about our new name? Follow us at our new Episcopal Impact Fund page to keep up with the latest news!

12/14/2016

We have a new name and page! Head over to Episcopal Impact Fund and hit the "Like" button to follow us and get future news updates.

Episcopal Charities is now the Episcopal Impact Fund. Why are we making this change after 35 years? We promote innovative, long-term solutions that address root causes of poverty in the Bay Area, and we want our name to better reflect our work. We provide financial support, mentorship, and guidance…

11/03/2016

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a young person's life? Boys Hope Girls Hope San Francisco Bay Area is looking for volunteer mentors for its scholars.

"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, inspire me and I learn" - Benjamin Franklin

Mentors play a crucial role in the development of a child. They help to provide guidance, life skills coaching, and leadership that helps our scholars succeed in life. Click the link below to learn more about how you can make an impact in the life of a scholar through mentorship today!

https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp1633956.jsp

10/31/2016

One of our grantees, Urban Releaf, held a tree planting in honor of Muhammad Ali. Check it out!

Urban Releaf and partners honor the great legacy of Muhammad Ali by planting trees and beautifying the area of 4th and Broadway. Thanks to all the volunteers...

10/05/2016

We're here with California Interfaith Power & Light to discuss green jobs, equity, community health, and the opportunities that are possible in the new green economy.

10/03/2016

California will become a petri dish for international efforts to slow global warming under legislation signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday, forcing one of the world’s largest economies to squeeze into a dramatically smaller carbon footprint.

10/03/2016

Need help changing a criminal record? A new resource from Code for America is available to help people in San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties.

Clear My Record is a free, non-profit service from Code for America for people with a criminal record in San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties. We are not a law firm and the information on this site is not legal advice.

09/29/2016

We're in Visitacion Valley, San Francisco at a community hiring and education fair! We're supporting criminal record cleanup assistance through the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area. Also here: SF Goodwill (San Francisco, San Mateo & Marin), FACESSF, City College of San Francisco, San Francisco State University, and Five Keys Schools & Programs.

09/01/2016

Save the date! Our annual gala will be on November 19 at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco - tickets are on sale now. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW Save the date for our annual gala! Night of Light 2016 Saturday, November 19 6:30 pm The Four Seasons Hotel 217 Stevenson Street, San Francisco (map) Honoring Charlotte and George Shultz for their exemplary contributions to the Bay Area and beyond.

08/18/2016

The school year is around the corner, and Larkin Street Youth Services' high school and college students are ready to go!

07/26/2016

A criminal record can close the doors to housing and job opportunities. Next Tuesday, we'll be at National Night Out in the Bayview with the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area to help people in San Francisco start changing their records and take advantage of opportunities like Prop 47, which allows certain nonviolent felonies to be reclassified as misdemeanors. Spread the word!

07/26/2016

National Night Out is next Tuesday! We'll be there with the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area and Bayview MAGIC.

This family friendly event is FREE; Food and fun activities. Schedule: BVHP Park Collaborative Launch (5:00pm-6:00pm), NNO Program and Activities (6:00pm-8:00pm) and MOVIE –ZOOTOPIA (8:00pm-10:00pm). First 50 people to attend will receive a safety kit. ***Change Your Record, Change Your Life – Get your free, confidential Live Scan to access your statewide RAP sheet and free legal advice about cleaning up your record. These services will be offered from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during NTO. Bring a government-issued photo ID. For more information, call the Second Chance Legal Clinic at 415-814-7610.